Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors
Odessa, TX

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in hazardous waste clean-up and can commit to on-call availability.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in hazardous material handling and physical labor proficiency
    — “performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials”
  • Individuals who can commit to on-call and emergency response work schedules
    — “on-call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”
  • Those with a strong safety orientation and ability to follow strict protocols
    — “Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner”

Things to consider

  • The position requires being on-call and may involve working weekends and holidays
    — “on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required”
  • Candidates must be able to endure extended work hours and physical strain
    — “Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods”
  • Facial hair restrictions apply if respirator use is required
    — “employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to work in extreme weather and physical environments
    — “Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”
  • Showcase your experience with PPE use and equipment operation
    — “Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations”
  • Mention your ability to handle heavy lifting and physical labor in your application materials
    — “Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful completion of hazardous waste clean-up projects
  • safe handling of hazardous materials
Typical background
experience in hazardous waste managementbackground in environmental services

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Of Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy EquipmentUsing Personal Protective Equipment (ppe)Working In Various Weather ConditionsPerforming Physical Labor

Preferred

Emergency ResponseField SamplingCalibration Of MetersSafe Loading And Unloading Of Hazardous WasteWaste Stream Sampling And Profiling

Stack & domain

Light And Heavy Equipment OperationHand Tools And Powered Industrial ToolsVibration-producing ToolsPersonal Protective Equipment (ppe)Field Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of MetersSafe Loading And Unloading Of Hazardous And Non-hazardous WasteWaste Stream Sampling And ProfilingCompliance Regulations And RulesSafely Operate VehiclesSafely Observe All Corporate Operating GuidelinesPerform Other Duties As AssignedHealth And SafetyPhysical LaborStrenuous Physical LaborEmergency ResponseTeam-level ImprovementsDeep DebuggingResilience And Capacity OptimizationsDocumentationAdoption GuidanceHazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Of Hazardous Materials

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in Odessa, TX is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.  Travel / On Call ;/ Emergency Response *Note this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy (paid) training; it could be out of state. Your expenses are covered by the company

 Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

 Why work for Clean Harbors?Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth Recruiting Pay range - $22.00 - $24.00 hourlyComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOwn part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase PlanOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany paid training and tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner

Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects

Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools

Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations

Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive

Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance

Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding

Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters

Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers

Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods

Attend all compliance and safety update meetings

Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance

Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary

Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules

Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements

Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week

By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Required Qualifications:

Reliable transportation

Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities

This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.

Perform physical functions per job requirements

Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license

Previous relevant labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. 

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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